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Aldersgate United Methodist Church
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A vibrant and inclusive Christian community
growing in faith, love, health and service
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Aldersgate UMC
14230 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 746-9800
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Church Office
Children, Youth, Family
Preschool Director
Core Leaders
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April 23
Mission Sunday
One Service 9:00am
April 24
UMW Salad Supper
May Calendar Deadline
April 30
Mission Sunday ReCap
One Service 10:00am
Potluck Lunch
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May 2
Young at Heart Potluck
Holy Land Presentation
May 7
Dinner & Club 345
Dinner & Youth Group
May 14
Mother's Day
Pancake Breakfast
May 22
June Calendar Deadline
May 26-28
Lazy F Mission Trip
May 28
One Service 10:00am
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June 11
Graduation Sunday
Dinner & Club 345
Dinner & Youth Group
June 14-17
Annual Conference
June 18
Father's Day
June 19
July Calendar Deadline
Picnic in the Park
Common Table
July 19-22
ACP Summer Camp #1
July 26-29
ACP Summer Camp #2
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Church Leadership
Click these links to read the minutes of the Core Leadership Team and the monthly minutes of the Ministry Teams.
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These next two Sundays are all about the third word in our mission statement: Service. This Sunday, on April 23, we will meet for one worship service at 9:00am in the sanctuary for some singing, praying and a blessing before we head out to serve the community and world. We already have 100 (plus) signed up for specific mission projects. If you have yet to sign up, not to worry. There is plenty of service opportunities to go around. Come and be a part of it. Lunch will be provided.
Then a week from Sunday, on April 30, we will be celebrating the service we were able to provide, with one worship service at 10:00am that will have pictures, testimonies, and finally a blessing over the birthday kits, the Days for Girls kits, the gazebo project, the motor home washing, the future GaGa pit, the clean up, and other areas of work. It will be a fun and meaningful Sunday morning. If it
's raining, come with umbrellas or rain coats. Then plan to stay for an all church, good, old fashioned potluck following worship. We'll continue the celebration over lunch.
Remember, it
's all about resurrection...from that amazing celebration on Easter Sunday, continuing through to Sunday April 23rd at 9:00am and our service projects, and the finale on Sunday April 30th and a joint 10:00am worship service of celebration, and a wonderful potluck to follow. Can't wait for these next few weeks of being Aldersgate; a vibrant and inclusive Christian community growing in faith, love, health and service.
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Stewardship Reminder
Thank you to those that have submitted their pledge card. If you have not had a chance to turn in your's yet, please do so by this
Sunday, April 23rd.
We ask that you prayerfully consider increasing your pledge this year so that we can hire a half-time Associate Pastor. We hope all those who call Aldersgate their church home will give so that we can fully fund all our ministries and grow in service to others. Please click here for the Pledge Card and either mail it or bring it to church at your earliest convenience.
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Mission Sunday
April 23 @ 9:00am
This Sunday is Mission Sunday! Have you signed for a project yet?
April 23rd at 9:00am, we will all gather for a short prayerful worship service before we head out to do our mission work. The organized projects are as follows...
Sophia Way Patio Clean-Up
Washing of RV
Building a gazebo / starting on gaga pit
Days for Girls
Birthday Party Kits for Issaquah Food Bank
Grounds Clean-Up
If you would like to sign up before
Sunday morning (helps with lunch planning), please email Jen Hoerber at
cfm@aldersgate-church.org with your name, email, project request, and lunch preference (gluten-free, vegetarian, regular).
If you have signed up for a project, your project lead will be emailing you with any special instructions this week. If you ordered a t-shirt, you will be able to pick those up on Sunday as well.
Please prepare with us as we intentionally pray for our community as we head into the next two weeks where we our focusing on mission work and reaching out. There will be daily community prayers on our Facebook page.
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Aldersgate T-shirts
If you ordered a T-Shirt it will arrive just in time for Mission Sunday! Expect to see your family's shirts on Sunday, April 23, with your name on them. Payment can be made to the church or to Robbin Price at any time, either now, or after the shirts arrive. Please make your check out to Aldersgate, and note on the memo line that the money is for T-shirts. Thanks!
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Handbell Tables
We ask everyone to please refrain from setting your belongings on the handbell tables in the sanctuary. The reason is important. Bells need to be kept very clean. Certain things (food, drinks, etc.) are highly corrosive to the bells. They will become damaged and out of tune due to continual contamination. Please take this request seriously. Handbells are very expensive to replace.
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Spring Pastor's Class
"Realizations in the Holy Land &
The Jesus I Thought I Knew"
Wednesday, April 26
In this somewhat short spring six-week session Pastor Brad will offer perspectives, pictures, and realizations from his recent trip to the Holy Land. The trip changed so much for Pastor Brad in regards to his understanding of Jesus, the Bible, his focus, God's work, and our role in the world. Pastor Brad will be utilizing a few resources. One is Philip Yancey's book, "The Jesus I Never Knew." Another is a new book regarding the newest research around the development of the scriptures. If you've wanted to attend one of Pastor Brad's classes but didn't have time, maybe this class will fit into your schedule. It's shorter in duration and like the others meets on Wednesdays at 10:00am and 7:00pm; same class at two different times. All are welcome.
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Mission Sunday Revisited & Potluck
Sunday, April 30 @ 10:00am
On
April 30
we will again have only one service but at 10:00am
to review and celebrate our Mission Sunday accomplishments followed by a potluck lunch. For the potluck, p
lease plan to bring a dish that will serve your family plus 3 to 5 more servings to share. We need main dishes, sides, salads and desserts. If you bring a hot dish, consider making it a crock pot dish that can be kept warm during service. The timing of this meal puts it in the "brunch hour" so feel free to bring items that either are breakfast related or items that are more traditional. In other words anything goes! If you can help set up tables or help receive food that morning around 9:30am, please contact Colleen Olleman (425-746-1696 or colleman@comcast.net). Plan to come and fellowship together as we give thanks for the gifts of service from the Aldersgate Community.
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Connections Counseling Annual Report
Greetings friends, colleagues, fellow ministers in Christ!
Attached here
you will find the Connections Counseling Annual Report. Please do forward widely and generously -- in the spirit of your ongoing support of this now-3-year-old endeavor.
Grace and Peace to you all,
Laura Wall
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Donate Yard Tools
If you have yard tools that you no longer use, please donate them to the church. We need leaf rakes, garden rakes, garden hoes, pitch forks, lopping shears, pruning shears, pole saw, chain saws (running or not), 5-gallon buckets, and work gloves (NO shovels needed). Contact Dave Carver to arrange donation (206-853-7056).
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From Joe Lee, Chair of the Core Leadership Team
United Methodist Church Judicial Council Review
Siblings, Brothers, & Sisters in Christ,
Next week the UMC Judicial Council will review our Western Jurisdiction election of Mountain Sky Episcopal Area Bishop Karen Oliveto, an openly practicing and married lesbian.
The Western Jurisdiction in an 88-0-12 vote elected Bishop Karen finding in her life-long ministry "the fruit of the Spirit ... love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law..."
(Galatians 5:22-23)
They declared,
"We have seen the fruit of the Spirit through the ministry of Bishop Oliveto. She is our bishop and against these things there is 'no such law'!"
The JC is asked by the South Central Jurisdiction to consider among other things,
"What is the application, meaning and effect of 1304.3, 1310.2d, 1341.6, and 12702.1 (a), (b), and (d) in regard to the nomination, election, consecration and/or assignment as bishop of a person who claims to be a 'self-avowed practicing homosexual' or is a spouse in a same-sex marriage or civil union?"
A JC announcement may be made as early as April 25. No matter the outcome, history is likely to be made and their decision must be guided by the Holy Spirit!
Please be informed: Bishop Stanovsky has addressed this challenge in this email and information paper.
I stand with my LBGTQ siblings who like me are born to love God and spread the Word!
Joe Lee
AUMC Core Leadership Team, Chair
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UMW Spring Salad Supper
Monday April 24
On
Monday, April 24 at 6:00pm the United Methodist Women are hosting their annual Spring Salad Supper.
All the women of the church are invited to attend.
The program will be a heartwarming and humorous look into some of the experiences of Larry P. Morris as he dealt with families and faith. He is a full time accountant, part-time pastor, and prolific writer and publisher of prose and poetry. Come join us. Bring a salad to share and please include a note if the dish is gluten free or contains nuts, etc. An offering will benefit Hopelink. RSVP on Sunday's attendance form. Contact is Dorothy Bennett.
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Holy Lands Presentation
Tuesday, May 2 @ 7:00pm
Come and learn about the Holy Lands journey made by 15 members of our congregation last month!
Pictures and stories from the group will be shared
Tuesday
evening,
May 2nd at 7:00pm
. Stay after for cookies, coffee and an opportunity to visit with tour members.
Young at Heart Potluck
Tuesday, May 2 @ 6:00pm
Calling all retirees, empty nesters and wannabees! Join us Tuesday, May 2nd, at 6:00pm in Friendship Hall for an enjoyable evening of good food and fellowship. The program will be a presentation about the Holy Land trip and the entire congregation is invited to attend it at 7:00pm. First Timers, please sign up on Sunday's attendance form and someone will call you about the food.
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Youth Group (6th-12th Grade)
Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. All youth from 6th-12th grade are welcome. If you have questions about the youth program, contact
Jen Hoerber. Here are some upcoming events:
*Apr. 23 - NO Youth Group, It's Mission Sunday so sign up for a mission project!
*Apr. 30 -
Youth Group from 6:
00-8:00pm
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May 7 - Dinner at 5:00pm and Youth Group from 6:00-7:30pm
*May 14 - It's Mother's Day so come and help at the Pancake Breakfast. NO Youth Group
*May 21 - Youth Group from 6:00-8:00pm
*May 26-28 - Register now for the Mini Mission Trip to Lazy F. This is for the entire family, however it is also possible for youth to come without their family. We do have the ability for youth cabins like we did last year.
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Club 345 (3rd, 4th, 5th Grade)
Sunday, May 7
The May dinner and Club 345 meeting will be on May 7 from 5:00-7:30pm (
to work around Mother's Day.) Contact is Jen Hoerber.
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Mariners Baseball Game
August 15
Save the Date!!!!!
August 15th is Aldersgate Night at the Mariners. We will have view seats and the cost will be $13.00 a ticket. Logistics for selling the tickets are being worked out but will soon be available.
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All Church Family Mission Trip
Register Now
The Church Family Mission Trip to Lazy F Camp will be on Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28. There will be projects for all ages and abilities. Interested? Food and lodging is $15-$35 per person. Click here for the registration form, packing list and directions or find them in the narthex. Also, we need a group of people to help plan the mission trip. Please sign up on Sunday's attendance form if you can help with registration or
plan and coordinate large projects, smaller projects, and projects for our children at the camp. These are short term commitments but vital to the success of the weekend.
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Clothing Drive
As part of the mission trip to Lazy F, a crew will work at the Ellensburg Clothing Bank. Please share with those in need by donating new and gently used, clean clothing. They have a particular need for summer clothes, women's capris, kid's shorts and tops, girl's underwear and any swimwear. Start cleaning out your closets now and look for a collection bin in the narthex.
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People Who Passed
*Dwayne Zahn's father Floyd
*David Plowman's uncle Ron
*Colleen Olleman's aunt Wilma
People with Health Concerns
*Cindy Wheeler
*Lea Fox's brother Dean
*Betty Fredeen's sister Claudia and niece Nicole
*Roger Ingall's friend Susan
*Marvin and Norma Bush's daughter Anita
*Kathy Maybee
*Mabel Fry
*Gwen Pazan's mother Marjorie
Additional Prayers
*Missionary Katherine Parker, Geri Martinsen's son Ron and his family
To submit a prayer request to the Prayer Chain, email
Dorothy Bennet
t, the Prayer Chain Coordinator. You can also fill out a pew prayer card on Sunday and put it in the offering plate, or you can contact the
church office with your prayer request. All prayer requests will appear in the church newsletters unless you request otherwise.
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